Impact of statins and ACE inhibitors on mortality after COPD exacerbations

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of our study was to examine the association of prior outpatient use of statins and angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors on mortality for subjects ≥ 65 years of age hospitalized with acute COPD exacerbations.<...

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Main Authors: Pugh Mary, Copeland Laurel A, Mortensen Eric M, Restrepo Marcos I, de Molina Rosa, Nakashima Brandy, Anzueto Antonio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-06-01
Series:Respiratory Research
Online Access:http://respiratory-research.com/content/10/1/45